Porter, Donald James Born March 24, 1921, in Madison, SD Died February 17, 2003 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota Nominated by Jimmy Carter on March 15, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on May 10, 1979, and received commission on May 11, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1985-1991. Assumed senior status on March 16, 1992. Service terminated on February 17, 2003, due to death. Education: University of South Dakota, B.S., 1942 University of South Dakota School of Law, LL.B., 1943 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 Staff attorney, Office of Temporary Controls, 1946-1947; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1946; St. Paul, Minnesota, 1947 Private practice, Chamberlain, South Dakota, 1947-1959 State's attorney, Brule County, South Dakota, 1948-1952, 1957-1959 State representative, South Dakota, 1955-1957 Private practice, Pierre, South Dakota, 1959-1977 Associate justice, South Dakota Supreme Court, 1977-1979